United States beats Ghana 2-1 in World Cup

The Americans' confidence is soaring from Monday's 2-1 win over Ghana, the team that knocked them out of the last two World Cups.

Carlos Pineda joins other fans in Grant Park to watch the U.S. play Ghana in a World Cup soccer match on June 16, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. The United States defeated Ghana 2-1. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: John Brooks of the United States celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: John Brooks of the United States scores his team's second goal on a header past Adam Kwarasey of Ghana during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Andre Ayew of Ghana celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Michael Essien of Ghana is challenged by Jermaine Jones of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Clint Dempsey of the United States controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Andre Ayew of Ghana breaks through to score his team's first goal against Fabian Johnson of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: DaMarcus Beasley of the United States goes up for a header against Christian Atsu of Ghana during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Kevin-Prince Boateng of Ghana kicks the ball against Kyle Beckerman of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Kwadwo Asamoah of Ghana challenges Michael Bradley of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Adam Kwarasey of Ghana reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: A fan of the the United States poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Kyle Beckerman of the United States tackles Kevin-Prince Boateng of Ghana during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Adam Kwarasey of Ghana punches the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Kwadwo Asamoah of Ghana controls the ball against Alejandro Bedoya of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Asamoah Gyan of Ghana falls after a challenge by Alejandro Bedoya of the United States as teammates Kyle Beckerman (L) and Michael Bradley (2nd R) run on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Graham Zusi of the United States reacts after defeating Ghana 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Clint Dempsey of the United States acknowledges the fans after defeating Ghana 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: The United States celebrate after defeating Ghana 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Aron Johannsson of the United States acknowledges the fans after defeating Ghana 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Clint Dempsey (L) and Aron Johannsson of the United States hug as a Ghana player lies on the ground during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: The United States fans celebrate during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States reacts after defeating Ghana 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: John Brooks of the United States (ground) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Aron Johannsson during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Substitutes of the United States celebrate their team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: John Brooks of the United States celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Fans of the United States cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Fabian Johnson of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: (L-R) Michael Essien, Mohammed Rabiu, Jonathan Mensah and Kwadwo Asamoah of Ghana look dejected after being defeated 2-1 by the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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